Importance of Yoga

 

‘Importance of Yoga’

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self”

 – The Bhagavad Gita

·         What is Yoga?

Indian in origin, a system of exercise for the body that involves breath control and helps relax both your mind and body.

Also, we can say that Yoga is a Hindu philosophy that aims to unite the self with the spirit of the universe.

 

·         Who is the founder of Yoga?

Adiyogi Shiva is the founder of Yoga. Yoga is developed by the Indus Saraswati civilization in northern India over 5000 years ago. The word yoga was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts, The Rig Veda.

·         Who is the father of Yoga?

Lord Shiva is the father of Yoga. Lord Shiva is also called Adiyogi Shiva, which means, ‘the first Yogi’. According to the scripture and its beliefs, Lord Shiva is the father of Yoga. According to a poem written at that time, Shiva had attained the level of complete knowledge about 15 thousand years ago.

·         Which country is the birthplace of Yoga?

Yoga’s origin can be traced to Northern India over 5000 years ago. The word Yoga was first mentioned in the ancient sacred texts called The Rig Veda.

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·         What is the main goal of Yoga?

The fundamental purpose of Yoga is faster harmony in the body, mind, and environment. Yoga professes complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual development. For generations, this philosophy was passed on from the master teacher to the students.

· Yoga increases your flexibility.

· Yoga helps you to build strength.

·  Yoga improves your posture.

· Yoga helps to keep your joints healthy.

· Yoga is a powerful mindfulness practice.

· Yoga reduces stress.

· Yoga lowers blood pressure.

· Yoga helps you to make healthier life choices.